Penzeys Spices

Title says it all. Over a week since order placed, no spices in sight. I guess all the passion is being used for hatred at this point.

You seem poorly informed that half of the population are conservative. To insult them with your childish perspective shows poor judgement therefore I don't trust ANY decision you make include product quality. See you in the bread line comrade,if Harris should some way be awarded the election.

I've been a customer for years, and fortunate enough to live within 10 minutes of the Houston store. Absolutely the freshest, finest, pungent herbs, spices, and cooking helps (looking at the base products such as seafood seasonings) to be found anywhere. Even during the pandemic, they found a way for me to get fresh spices when I needed them, thanks to order pickup off the little wooden bench out front!

In their store, and on the website, there a many wonderful recipes that have become staples in my home.

I get it if you don't support the politics of the owner, but IMO it is just childish to leave a one-star review for products that are superior to any you'll find in a grocery store. Wondering if those posting the one-stars have ever even tried the products.

At any rate, buy the products, you will NOT be disappointed.

The CEO of this company is so idiotic, that he/him has made his company political and tripped down on 1/6 like it's some national disaster. Wake up buddy. Smell the spices. You're a clown. Go drink a Bud Light. You'll be out of business soon.

I've been a customer of Penzey's for at least 15 years. Love love their spices, always fresh and strong, and shipping is generally quick. I love the spice blends best, and some I can't live without include Florida pepper, BBQ of the Americas, Justice, and more.

And they're trying to leave the world a better place, too, by calling out injustice where they see it. I'll continue to buy from them, and am not really interested in others who dismiss this company because of political views. More spices for me!

I've used Penzey spices for years. They are so fresh and flavorful. A little goes a long way which makes them economical to use, unlike the spices sold in stores which are often mixed with non-spice ingredients and require 3 times the measure to get any flavor out of them. Also love the Wisconsin connection. As a life long (69 years) resident I can categorically state that we are not known for our political reticence so why should the Penzey CEO be any different, lol. And just so you have balanced Wisconsin outspoken political opinions, we gave you Sen. Ron Johnson too. Your welcome.

My father started shopping at Penzeys well over a decade ago. He was an awarding winning cook and had an extensive collection of spices from Penzey's. I learned to cook with these spices and I'm ashamed to even have them in my cupboard with the absurd political views that Penzey's now pushes on their customers. I've moved on...

I order from penzeys for most all my spices and I have yet to be disappointed. I often receive free goodies with my order as part of promotions, the depth of the spices is phenomenal, and I appreciate how they are upfront about their values, and also inclusive to marginalized communities, and not just in words, but in actions

The difference between Penzeys spices and the ones in the grocery store is amazing. The company emails are not racist. They are not hateful. They urge inclusion and understanding. If that offends you...it's a "you" problem. Give their spices a try. And if you live near one of their stores, treat yourself to a trip.

I've always loved their products but their choice to make politics front and center of their sales is offputting. I've blocked friends on FB because I tire of their opinions on both sides being constantly put in front of my face. I'm sure that the loss of my sales won't hurt them but I'll no longer recommend them to my foodie friends.

I bought from penzeys for many years… NO MORE! This is a hateful, divisive company! All they do is insult and spew hate at customers! People are buying a product, not your political hatred. Never buying from this company again! Good riddance!

We ordered a spice from Penzey's for an upcoming recipe. Prior to receiving the spice we received 3 angry emails from the owner of the company entitled, "Stop Republican Racism." The email is written in an angry tone and has rants about 1/6, the Republican Party, and many other topics.

Some of these are very important topics, but the tone and content that the owner of company is discussing these items, and the fact this is an unsolicited email is strange to say the least.

I asked for a refund and they said they would once I returned the spice. When I read extreme writings (Right or Left), I always feel sorry for the person because I'm sure these opinions started at a place of good intention. The amount of emotion and anger in these company emails is unhealthy. I hope the owner can find another outlet for these communications, since his employees will pay the price of upset customers.

I was a faithful Penzey's customer for a number of years. While I felt that most of their spices were mediocre, there were a few special blends that I purchased regularly. I opened my email today to see a series of emails that were filled with an incoherent political rant about Republicans. He accuses everyone who disagrees with him of being racists who "buy guns to shoot black people". Business people shouldn't be allowed to engage in verbal assaults on their faithful customers.

I bought a few bottles to try and 2 of the bottles I bought had a really strong weird smell to them and the bottles themselves had the label coming off so I tossed it out because I didn't trust it.
Very disappointed because I spent allot of money. These spices are very expensive.

I used to buy exclusively from Penzey's but not any more. They used my order confirmation email to spam me with their Left Wing political ideologies?!
I came online to research a new spice company to find Penzey's is listed as the worst of the bunch.
Looking forward to more flavorful cooking with a brand new upstart of a company that doesn't exercise Virtue Signaling with their order confirmations.
B'uh BYE Penzey's - you truly creep me out!

I wrote a glowing review about Penzey's YEARS ago, before they got political. I used to live near them, and when they were kinda new, in their infancy, I probably garnered a lot of business for them with my socialization re: the shop and their spices. However, years later...I don't know what exactly happened, but I started getting this political mail sent to me which was spewing hate and it was crazy - just out of nowhere! I mean from a SPICE company!? So with that all I can say is, avoid this hate-mongering company at all costs. And Penzeys...get woke...go broke as they say.

The spices are mediocre and overpriced. The CEO Bill Penzey is the most hateful CEO and constantly spewed hate in his email. This man is very anti republican and he mixes business with politics. He sends out weekly emails berating in a very hateful manner that all Republicans are bad. This man is doing exactly what he claims Republicans are doing by spewing lies, hate and he is very racist. He claims that he loves everyone unless you are republican then you are the mortal enemy. He has a history of firing republican workers. You can find better spices elsewhere that are cheaper. On their webpage they have a section called about Republicans which is truly uncalled for. If a republican business did what he did they would be calling for its closure. He also has a history of putting customers on blast in the emails if they write in and disagree with him, he puts the name and email of the person. Stay away from this company and do not support such a hateful company. In times like these we need to all come together and he keeps wanting to divide the country further.